A'ja Wilson clinches stunning WNBA record dethroning Angel McCoughtry from 10th on the all-time WNBA Playoff points list

The 2025 WNBA Playoffs tipped off with heavy buzz. And several players’ performances grabbed the spotlight, including A’ja Wilson. The Las Vegas Aces forward not only powered her team to a decisive Game 1 victory over the Seattle Storm but also etched her name into league history.

With a 29-point outing, Wilson overtook Angel McCoughtry to secure 10th place on the WNBA’s all-time playoff scoring list. It was a night where dominance met legacy, and Wilson made sure both were on full display.

A'ja Wilson creates milestone in Las Vegas Aces win over Seattle Storm

The Las Vegas Aces extended their blistering hot streak to 17 consecutive wins, routing the Storm 102-77. Wilson’s 29 points and seven rebounds set the tone early, leaving Seattle scrambling for solutions that never materialized.

Jackie Young added 18 points, while Jewell Loyd chipped in 14, but it was Wilson’s consistency that defined the night.“With 26+ points tonight, A’ja Wilson has passed Angel McCoughtry for 10th on the all-time WNBA Playoff points list… and it’s only Game 1! 🔥” the WNBA posted.

That wasn’t the only piece of history. Wilson also climbed to eighth place on the all-time playoff rebounds list, a feat the NBA highlighted with: “A'ja making HISTORY...

again ‼️ Wilson also moved to 8th on the all-time WNBA Playoffs rebounds list tonight 🤯.”

Diana Taurasi leads, but A'ja Wilson entered the race

The WNBA’s all-time playoff scoring ladder is stacked with legends. Diana Taurasi remains untouchable at the top with 1,486 points, followed by DeWanna Bonner (1,203) and Candace Parker (1,149). Tamika Catchings (1,141) and Maya Moore (1,077) round out the top five. Wilson, now at 876 points, joins icons such as Lisa Leslie (908) and Seimone Augustus (901) in the elite bracket, pushing aside McCoughtry’s long-standing spot.What makes Wilson’s rise remarkable is how quickly it’s come. Wilson is still in her prime; she’s already stacking milestones at a pace that mirrors the greats. Her MVP-caliber regular season, where she led the league in points per game and blocks, has seamlessly carried into the postseason. Also Read: Magic Johnson confessed major rookie-era blunder in underestimating Michael Jordan while chasing Larry Bird rivalrySeattle will regroup before Game 2, but Wilson appears to be in a race to create astounding WNBA records.